Upcycle

In this consumerist society of use-and-throw-away, there is a counter-culture that seeks to reuse by repurposing. There is great fun and meaning in repurposing objects that are old or discarded, into something meaningful and quirky.

‘Upcycle’ is encapsulated in an installation of a vibrant tree that is made of exhaust pipes of cars and trucks, along with other discarde objects. An old product which once polluted the landscape becomes a metaphor for something that is good for the environment! The tree is made richer in experience with the addition of the dynamic foliage -a series of discarded fans that are programmed to rotate at a specific RPM on a time line to mimic the gentle breeze that brings comfort and solace. There are 5 headphones embedded on the tree that have soundtrack reminiscing of the many journeys each exhaust would have travelled across the country.

The motorcycle chain is repurposed to become the glow sign ‘Upcycle’ for the installation, while the theme colours are introduced on the repurposed discarded boards, doors etc. These surfaces add to the warm, quirky atmosphere of the colour theme by retaining the textures and memories of the many layered stories.